Easy Reuben Casserole
Easy Reuben casserole turns your favorite deli sandwich into a hearty casserole fit for the whole family. Pastrami, rye bread, sauerkraut, relish, and cheese all bake together in a flavorful dressing mix.
Servings: 12
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 6 thick slices rye bread light or dark
- 1 lb thinly slice pastrami sliced into strips
- 1 15 oz jar sauerkraut drained and rinsed
- 4 cups shredded Swiss cheese divided
- 1 10 oz jar dill pickle relish
- 2 tsp caraway seeds divided
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup thousand island dressing
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
Instructions
- Slice the bread into 1" cubes, then spread 3/4's of the cubes evenly out in a 9x13" baking dish that's been sprayed with nonstick spray.6 thick slices rye bread
- Transfer the remaining bread cubes to the bowl of a food processor and pulse them until they're fine bread crumbs. Set aside.
- Spread half the pastrami pieces evenly out over the bread cubes, pulling them apart as necessary.1 lb thinly slice pastrami
- Spread the sauerkraut evenly out over the pastrami, followed by the relish, then half the caraway seeds.1 15 oz jar sauerkraut, 1 10 oz jar dill pickle relish, 2 tsp caraway seeds
- Sprinkle half the cheese evenly out overtop of the casserole, followed by the rest of the meat. Using a spatula press the layers down a bit, only if needed.4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and seeds evenly out overtop of the dish.
- In a mixing bowl add the milk, eggs, dressing, and mustard and whisk together until evenly combined. Pour this mixture evenly out over the casserole, then use a spatula to spread it out as needed.1 cup milk, 3 large eggs, 1/3 - 1/2 cup thousand island dressing, 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- Sprinkle the rye bread crumbs evenly out overtop.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil, then bake it at 350° for 45 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy warm!
Notes
- Rye bread is a must! Look for a bakery loaf that isn't pre-sliced so you can make sure your slices are about an inch thick.
- Any dairy milk is fine, but, as it is with most casseroles, whole milk or 2 percent is better than skim. You want the casserole to be nice and rich.
- Serve it with extra thousand island dressing drizzled on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1093mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 375mg | Iron: 2mg